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There are the occasional thoughts, where I wonder what I mean to Marvin, compared to what he means to me. He seems to care about me and doesn’t want our time together to end. He even offers me more help than we agreed on, and I have hope that it isn't just an extension of our original deal. But he's so hard to read, it's difficult to guess what he thinks, and I’m not confident enough to just come out with it and ask.
My doorbell rings bringing me out of my thoughts. I grab my purse from the couch than head for the door, taking a second to catch my breath before opening the door.
Marvin is on the other side, breathtaking in another of his tailored suits. At one point, I found him intimidating, but now, all I can think about is seeing him without clothes, and I blush every time such thoughts enter my mind.
“Are you ready to go?” he asks, holding out his arm for me to take.
“Of course,” I reply breezily, sliding my arm into his. I’ve gotten good at acting like I’m not flustered by him. Now, if I could stop the blushing habit, it would be even better.
By the smirk he aims at me, he probably knows what I’m thinking. His eyes trace over my body, and I bite my lip, pleased at the look of satisfaction in them.
“Every time I think you can get even more beautiful,” he murmurs, taking my hand from his elbow to kiss the back of it, before placing it back. “You just keep proving me wrong.”
“Every time I think you can't get even more cheesy,” I say teasingly as we walk out of my apartment building and out into the cold air, “you just keep proving me wrong.”
Marvin just chuckles. I’m looking forward to our date, but also to what comes after if I would go to his place or he would return to mine.
We walk to his car, Marvin circling with me and holding onto my hand as I climb in, then he closes the door and moves to the driver's side. Once he's seated, he sends a smirk my way, then the car is on, and we're moving.
“We’re going to Del Posto. I know how much you love Italian food?”
He knows me so well, as a kid, my dream was to visit Italy.
“You’re spoiling me.”
He nods, “You’re worth it.”
He lifted up my hand and kissed it. I can get used to this type of treatment. I don’t know what part I love the most. The fact that he’s so caring and always thinking about the best w
ay to take care of me. It’s the little things that a girl likes. Not the fancy restaurants, but just paying attention to the things we like.
Marvin’s more than any man that I’ve ever known, and he makes me want him not just for now, but always.
“I spoke to Ben last night. It was a bit weird when he asked what I was doing tonight and if we could meet up.”
“Oh, if you wanted to meet up with dad then that’s fine.”
He shakes his head while keeping his eye on the road.
“It’s not that. I’m just trying to think how to talk to him about us. I’ll have to do it eventually.”
“I know, but I don’t want to think about it tonight. Can we just spend a lovely evening out.”
“Eating pasta?”
“Exactly!”
I’m sticking my head under the carpet as far as my parents are concerned, I know that it’s a path that I’ll have to cross. I just don’t want to do that right now.
Two weeks ago, I’d come to the realization that I may have to lose my business. My parents are not going to take our relationship lightly, and we both know it. So, until we get to that bridge, I just want to enjoy him.
It doesn’t take long for us to arrive and I’ve always wanted to eat here, but I’ve never been able to afford it. I want to look around the restaurant, but my eyes are more focused on my date. As soon as he gives his name and we’re seated, Marvin blurts out, “I have a request tonight.”
I take a deep breath as I think back to the conversation in the car, wondering if it has something to do with my parents.
“What?”
“Can we please not talk about work tonight?”
